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Home My WebLink About1988-01-28MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1988 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Benson convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Walter H. Snyder I11. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Buford A. Crites Councilman Richard S. Kelly Councilman Walter H. Snyder Mayor Pro-Tempore S. Roy Wilson Mayor Jean M. Benson Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega. Assistant City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Mary P. Frazier, Deputy City Clerk Richard J. Fo'ikers, Director of Public Works Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Community Services Kirby J. Warner, Director of General Services Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 14. 1988. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrarr Nos. WRO101. WR12I3 and WRI215. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • C. CLAIM NO. 064 AGAINST THE CITY by Monte Akins in the Amount of $335,000 for Personal Injuries. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Four -Way Stop at Cook Street and Hovley Lane. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Easement by Southern California Edison Company. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-10, granting an easement for electrical service to Southern California Edison. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Map for Tract No. 22446 & Tract No. 22447, Resort Apartments, Applicant. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-11, approving Tract Nos. 22446 and 22447. G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Contract No. 00-267, Extension of Joshua Road Storm Drain (Phase 1I1). Rec: By Minute Motion, award Contract No. 00-267 to Engineering Service Corporation (ESCO) in the amount of $7,570.00 and authorize a ten percent contingency reserve for the contract in the amount of $757.00. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER N0. 1 for Architectural Services Associated with the Community Park Restrooms (Contract No. 00-154-1). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 for the subject, contract in the amount of $1,675; and 2) Authorize the appropriation of an additional $1,675 from the Parks & Recreation Fund Budget Reserve to the project budget. 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement with H.O.W. Foundation for Graffiti Removal (Contract No. 00-268). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Harvest of Wellness (H.O.W.) Foundation for graffiti removal services throughout the City of Palm Desert. J. CONSIDERATION. OF LETTER FROM PALM DESERT YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATION FOR MORE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to proceed with the formation of a review committee comprised of the Parks 8 Recreation Commission as a whole and a representative of each organization in the community dealing with recreation. K. REQUEST FOR REFUND of Building Permit Fees for Richard W. Sprinkel in the Amount of $2,399.03. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request and authorize staff to issue said refund. L. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Mr. Bill Waring from the Advertising and Promotion Committee. Rec: Accept with sincere regrets. Mr. Altman asked that Item A be held over for separate discussion under the Consent Items Held Over portion of the Agenda. Councilman Crites asked that Items C and J also be held over. Upon motion by Crites. second by Snyder. and unanimous vote of the Council, the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items A. C. and J, was approved as presented. VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MR. DAN EHRLER, Executive Vice President of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce. advised the Council that he had received a message from.the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce relative to the business planning conference to be held on Thursday. March loth, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Palm Springs Convention Center. He said written invitations would be mailed out soon 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • and stated he felt Council, Planning Commission, and staff would all benefit from the conference. He added that the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce was having its 1988 planning session on Saturday, March 19th, and said he would let the Council know where it would be held. VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 526 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.36.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHING OF NEW SPEED ZONE ON ALAMO DRIVE BETWEEN MESA VIEW DRIVE AND HAYSTACK ROAD AND DEEP CANYON ROAD BETWEEN FAIRWAY DRIVE AND MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE. Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report, noting that speed studies had been conducted on both Mesa View Drive and Deep Canyon Road. He said staff's recommendation was 35 mph on Alamo Drive between Mesa View Drive and Haystack Road, that Deep Canyon between Fairway Drive and State Highway 111 be posted at 35 mph, and that Deep Canyon Road between State Highway 111 and Magnesia Falls Drive be posted at 40 mph. He offered to answer any questions. Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 526 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 525 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY. Mr. Altman stated this ordinance had been introduced at the last meeting and recommended its adoption. Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 525. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 4 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 * • * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • B. ORDINANCE NO. 519 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE PARKING OF TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS. Mr. Erwin stated that Council had expressed the desire at its last meeting to have this ordinance apply only on public streets. He said it was substantially changed from the previous draft and that this would be the first reading of the ordinance. MR. HOWARD RUTAN, 72-968 Willow Street, spoke as President of the Palm Desert Property Owners' Association and stated he felt this ordinance was needed to protect the value, beauty, and general appearance of the City. Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 519 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. ORDINANCE NO. 527 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.40.040 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE DEALING WITH THE EL PASEO IMPROVEMENT AREA. Mr. Ortega stated that several minor changes to this ordinance needed to be made so that it will not conflict with what the Business License Department is doing. He suggested that the names of each category (i.e. Professional, Banks, Retail, and Retail Service Establishments) be deleted and that the order r,f Categories 11 and IV on the ordinance be switched around. Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 527 as amended hi Mr. Ortega. Motion was seconded by Kell,. and carried by unanimous vote oF the Council. D. ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CAL iFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO A DEvELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A (13 UNIT SENT HOUSING PRO,JEr r ON 7.2 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE COUNTRY CLUB DPivE. i600 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY AVENUE. Mr. Altman s*" Ared that no input had been received s; c,-•. introduction cf thi5 ordinance. 5 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • .. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 528. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 14, 1988. Rec: Approve as presented. Mr. Altman asked that this item be continued to the meeting of February 11, 1988. Councilman Wilson moved to continue this item to the meeting of February 11, 1988. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. CLAIM NO. 064 AGAINST THE CITY by Monte Akins in the Amount of $335,000 for Personal Injuries. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. Upon question by Wilson as to why the City of Palm Springs was shown as the respondent and the City of Palm Desert was mentioned in the body of the claim, Mr. Erwin stated that this was the second corrected claim the City had received. He said rather than requesting a third correction, staff was recommending denial of the claim. Councilman Wilson moved to deny the claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. J. CONSIDERATION OF LETTER FROM PALM DESERT YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATION FOR MORE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to proceed. with the formation of a review committee comprised of the Parks 8 Recreation Commission as a whole and a representative of each organization in the community dealing with recreation. Councilman Wilson stated that he agreed with the recommendation but asked if staff had a copy of the study 6 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • is • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * * • • • which had been done dealing with sports programming in the Coachella Valley. Mr. Diaz responded that staff did have the study and that copies had been distributed. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to proceed with the formation of a review committee comprised of the Parks 8 Recreation Commission asa whole and a representative of each organization in the community dealing with recreation. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. X. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE FOR SUPPORT OF A FINE ARTS FESTIVAL. Ms. Julie Bornstein, Chairman of the Civic Arts Committee. stated that members felt a fine arts festival would continue to emphasize the strong cultural image that the City has acquired and would continue to acquire. She said that College of the Desert had already matched the $6.30011 being requested. She added that two part-time staff would be hired to look at funding possibilities and to define the parameters of the program. Councilman Kelly stated he felt $6,300 was a very smal amount for seed money which had the potential of brinai' world wide recognition to the City of Palm Desert. Councilman Crites stated that this festival was not mea to compete with others in the Coachella Valley but was attempt to complement them and bring in more arts a- culture to the Valley. Mr. Altman asked that the. hiring of part-time staff coordinated through his office. Councilman Crites moved to. by Minute Motion. approve request, with the hiring of rwo part-time staff to he coordinated thro;: the City Manager's Office. and appropriate $6.300 to be used to: Explore outside funding possibilities such as grants; and 2) Define scope exact parameters of the program. Motion was seconded by Benson carried by unanimous vote of the Council. • 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • B. CONSIDERATION OF THE INITIATION OF COMMERCIAL CORE AREA SPECIFIC PLAN RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REDESIGN AND NARROWING OF ALESSANDRO DRIVE. Mr. Phil Drell, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report, noting that Alessandro Drive would be narrowed eight feet, from 44 feet to 36 feet, which would leave the minimum width for two full travel Lanes plus parallel parking on both sides. He said the Planning Commission had reviewed both the conditional use permit and initiation of the Specific Plan and had recommended that it proceed. Upon question by Crites, Mr. Folkers responded that the Public Works Department was in favor of this redesign. Councilman Kelly expressed concern with this redesign and asked why only this one section was being narrowed. He said he felt the plan should be kept and this section of the road narrowed when the rest was done. Mr. Drell stated that the plan would allow the apartments to replace front yard landscaping which had been removed when the street was originally widened. He added that this project was at the beginning of the street and would initiate the narrowing of Alessandro. Upon question by Wilson, he said the City would retain the right-of-way, and the property owners would put in landscaping. Upon question by Crites, he said the setback would be the same whether this request was approved or not. Councilman Wilson asked how the City could be assured the apartments would put in landscaping, and Mr. Drell responded that it could be handled by an agreement. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to work with property owners leading to the initiation of the Core Commercial Plan to the east. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-2 vote, with Councilmen Kelly and Snyder voting NO. C. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FOR STAFFING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. Mr. Altman asked that this matter be discussed during Closed Session. 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • a • • • • a • • • a • • • • • • • • • * a • Councilman Wilson moved to discuss this personnel matter during Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XII. OLD BUSINESS None XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. Update on Town Hall Meeting. Mr. Altman stated that the main topic of discussion for the Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for April 7th, would be earthquake preparedness. He said the remainder of the meeting would be similar to what had been done in the past, anc people would also be allowed to tour the different departments and meet staff members. Mayor Benson added that the Palm Desert Children's Choir might also attend and perform. B. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Erwin asked that the Council consider moving the Closed Session to a time immediately following Oral Communications. prior to the dinner recess. C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: 1. Consideration of an Amendment to the Citv's Building Code to Provide for the Posting Notice of Construction Hours - Mayor Jean M. Benson. Mayor Benson stated that she had noticed developers all over the City were violating the ordinance relating to hours of construction. She said she would like to see something done to 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • require developers, when they obtain building Permits, to also agree to post signs at the site, in both Spanish and English, stating what the hours of construction are. Councilman Wilson moved to direct staff to look into this matter and report back to the Council at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Kelly stated he felt the sign should be worded in such a way that if someone wants to do something that does not make a lot of noise, they would be allowed to,do so. Councilman Wilson responded that objections were caused when people saw construction crews in their neighborhoods in the early mornings, on Sundays, etc. 2. Councilman Wilson stated he had heard from several residents that motorists were using Fairway Drive as a thoroughfare and asked that staff look into the possibility of putting a radar unit out there at peak times, such as 6:00 a.m. o City Council Committee Reports: None XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None Councilman Wilson moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:55 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Transactions, 54956.9 (a) and (b). Pending and Potential Litigation, and Personnel. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Benson recessed the meeting at 6:05 p.m. for dinner. She reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION None 10 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C MR. LAWRENCE WATSON, President of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, read and presented a resolution to Dr. Dorothy Bray of College of the Desert recognizing February as Community College Month. Dr. Bray thanked Mr. Watson on behalf of C.O.D., faculty, and staff. Mayor Benson stated that the Councilmembers appreciated C.O.D.'s place in the community and were proud that many of the City's staff had received their education at this facility. XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE RECOGNIZING THE PALM DESERT HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENT IN WINNING THE AMERICAN SCHOLASTIC PRESS COMPETITION FOR ITS FIRST ANNUAL YEARBOOK. Mayor Benson presented a plaque of appreciation to Editor - in -Chief Michelle Maltais, Yearbook Advisor Dennis Jory. and Principal Mike Jones. She said the Council was proud of the Palm Desert High School and its achievement in winning this award. Ms. Maltais accepted the plaque and then presented a copy of the yearbook to the City on behalf of the student body and faculty. B. PRESENTATION OF FIVE AND TEN-YEAR EMPLOYEE AWARDS TO RAUL INFANTE, DAISY JAIME, TONYA MONROE, WAYNE RAMSEY, BARBARA WRIGHT FOR FIVE YEARS AND VICTOR MEYERHOFF, AUGUSTIN OCHOA, CARLOS ORTEGA, GEORGE RODGERS. RALPH ROMERO, AND DIANE THORNBURG FOR TEN YEARS. Mayor Benson presented pins to employees who had been with the City for five and ten years. She said employees are the most valuable assets for any business, and to be able to keep them for this length of time is an even greater asset. C. REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF KATHERINE KING TO SERVE A SECOND TWO-YEAR TERM AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FREE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Councilman Wilson moved to appoint Ms. Katherine King to serve a two-year term, said term to expire June 30, 1989. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 11 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT AS IT RELATES TO HOVLEY LANE WEST OF THE PRESENT CITY BOUNDARY AND INSTITUTING THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN, PREZONING THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT PERTAINS THERETO, TO A PART OF THE CITY'S EASTERN SPHERE OF INFLUENCE MORE SPECIFICALLY THE 160 ACRES IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10 (I.E. SOUTH OF THE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB AND EAST OF MOUNTAIN VIEW FALLS). (Continued from the meeting of January 14, 1988.) Mr. Diaz stated staff's recommendation would be to continue the circulation plan to a future date and move forward with the preannexation zoning. He reviewed the staff report, noting that the Good Samaritan Village people were very anxious to become part of the City and that the City would be very happy to have them. Mayor Benson noted that this was a continued public hearing and invited testimony in FAVOR of this request. MR. LARRY BEVINGTON of G. Miller Development, stated he owned the 40-acre parcel to be zoned PR-5 S.O. He said he had opposed at the beginning but that staff had worked out the details and he was now in favor. MR. JOHN McGAY stated he represented Mr. Robert Varner, owner of the 40-acre parcel on the southeast corner. He said he was interested in being annexed to the City of Palm Desert, subject to a written development agreement acceptable both to him and to the Council. He said he would be asking for higher density and was sure everything could be worked out. MR. JULIUS KNOBLAUCH, 41-505 Carlotta Drive, thanked the Council for installing stop signs at Cook Street and Hoviey Lane. He also said he hoped the Good Samaritan Village could become part of Palm Desert. MR. THOMAS SCHMIDT, representing Sandpiper Homes, Ltd., 600 B Street, San Diego, owner of the 10-acre parcel at Hovley and Carlotta, stated he was in favor subject to a development agreement being reached between the City and Sandpiper Homes prior to annexation. 12 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MR. CARL ANDERSON, Manhattan Land & Investment Group, 2810 Pio Pico, Carlsbad, owner of the 10-acre parcel north of the Sandpiper parcel, spoke in favor subJect to a development agreement between the City and Manhattan Land & Investment Group prior to annexation. MR. LEO HOROWITZ, 318 Tava Lane, stated he spoke on behalf of most of the homeowners in Mountain View Falls. He said he supported the closing of Hovley Lane due to the traffic which he felt was dangerous for children and senior citizens. Mayor Benson invited testimony in OPPOSITION to this request, and none was offered. Councilman Crites moved to: 1) Close the public hearing relating to preannexation zoning; 2) Continue the public hearing relating to the traffic circulation element to the meeting of May 12, 1988; 3) Continue to May 12, 1988, consideration of Resolution No. 88-7. certifying a negative declaration of environmental impact as it pertains to Case No. GPA 87-5 based on findings contained in Planning Commission report dated December 15, 1987, and as delineated in said resolution; 4) Continue to May 12, 1988, consideration of Resolution No. 88-8, approving GPA 87-5, an amendment to the present circulation element and implementing the City's General Plan for the 160 acres in the southeast quarter of Section 10; 5) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-9, certifying a negative declaration of environmental impact as it pertains to Case No. C/Z 87-11 based on findings contained in the Planning Commission report dated December 15, 1987, and as delineated in said resolution; and 6) Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 529 to second reading, prezoning the subject area. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 1988 s * • • s # a a * r ■ # * a a * * * * • * * • s • B. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MODIFYING OR DELETING ARTICLE 2 RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF SERVICE AND AMENITIES OFFERED AS PART OF BASE RENT FOR A SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED ON 23 ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE, 1,400 FEET EAST OF COOK STREET. (PAMELA SMALLWOOD, APPLICANT.) Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Mayor Benson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of this request. MS. PAMELA SMALLWOOD, 71-111 La Paz Road, Rancho Mirage, spoke as the applicant and offered to answer any questions. Mayor Benson invited testimony in OPPOSITION to this request, and none was offered. She declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 530 to second reading, deleting Article 2 of DA 86-7. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONCERNING HOURS OF OPERATION AND SECURITY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MINI -MARKET GAS STATION AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 111. (ARCO, APPLICANT.) Mr. Diaz stated that the applicant had requested continuance of this public hearing due to a death in the family. He said staff's recommendation was that the matter be continued to the meeting of February llth. Mayor Benson declared the public hearing open_ and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. None was offered. Councilman Crites moved to continue this hearing to the meeting of February 11, 1988. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D None 14 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • a • • • • XX. ADJOURNMENT JANUARY 28, 1988 • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • a Councilman Wilson moved to adiourn to Closed Session at 7 : 4 i o.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Real Property Transactions and 54956.9 (a) and (b). Pending and Potential Litigation and Personnel; said Closed Session to immediately follow adjournment o= the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. ATTEST: MARY P. FRA I R. DEP TY CILTY C`ERK CITY OF PAL ESERT. CALIFORNIA 15 Iy�e EPN M. BENSON. MAYOR